In a series of high-stakes diplomatic engagements at the Prime Minister’s House, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday assured Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Pakistan’s “full and unwavering solidarity.” The meeting followed the conclusion of the Quadrilateral Ministerial Summit, where the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt converged in Islamabad to align regional strategies against the backdrop of the US-Israel-Iran war.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) confirmed that the visiting dignitaries collectively lauded the “tripartite leadership” of PM Shehbaz, DPM Ishaq Dar, and Field Marshal Asim Munir for steering the “Islamabad Option” toward a viable peace framework.
Islamabad: 29 March 2026.
Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia calls on the Prime Minister.
His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif this evening.
The Prime Minister was assisted by…
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) March 29, 2026
Strengthening the Pak-Saudi Strategic Axis
During his meeting with Prince Faisal, PM Shehbaz underscored the “brotherly and historic” ties that bind Islamabad and Riyadh.
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Appreciation for Restraint: The Prime Minister praised the “remarkable restraint” exercised by Saudi Arabia during the current regional crisis, noting the Kingdom’s pivotal leadership role within the Muslim Ummah.
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Unified Position: Both sides agreed to “coordinate their positions closely” to ensure maritime and territorial stability, recalling the PM’s recent strategic consultations with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah.
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Security Presence: The meeting was attended by ISI Director General Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik, signaling the deep intelligence and security coordination underlying the diplomatic efforts.
Regional Endorsement of the “Islamabad Option”
Following the Saudi session, PM Shehbaz received Turkish FM Hakan Fidan and Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty. The discussions centered on the urgent need for a collective Islamic response to the hostilities.
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Lauding Pakistan’s Leadership: The foreign ministers of Türkiye and Egypt specifically commended Pakistan’s constructive role in bridging the gap between Washington and Tehran.
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Mediation Status: PM Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s “strong commitment and resolve” to bring both Iran and the US to the negotiating table, briefing the dignitaries on the progress of the 15-point peace framework.
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Hostility Concerns: The leaders expressed grave concern over the heavy loss of life and economic damage “not only in Iran, but across several brotherly Muslim countries.”
The “Mediation Huddle” Participants
The high-level nature of these talks was reflected in the specialized team representing Pakistan, which included:
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Deputy PM/FM Ishaq Dar: The primary architect of the quadrilateral diplomatic track.
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Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik (DG ISI/NSA): Overseeing the regional security and intelligence dimensions of the conflict.
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SAPM Tariq Fatemi: Facilitating the diplomatic protocols for the visiting foreign ministers.
Strategic Outlook: Unity of the Ummah
PM Shehbaz sent “warm greetings and best wishes” to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, stressing that the unity of Islamic countries is the only viable defense against the current “global economic and security shock.” With the regional “guarantor” framework now solidified in Islamabad, the stage is set for the anticipated direct engagement between US and Iranian officials.
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